The Numbers Are In: Half Guard Is the Most Effective Guard in MMA History
Jul 23, 2025BJJEE
Half Guard: The Most Effective Guard in MMA? Half guard has proven itself as a powerhouse position in MMA—unlike pundits who dismiss it, real-world data and high-level fighters tell a different...
Henry Akins on Half Guard Players: “They Don’t Understand Jiu-Jitsu”
Jul 22, 2025BJJEE
Rickson Gracie black belt Henry Akins has never been one to shy away from controversial opinions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). In a recent discussion, Akins offered a sharp critique of the half...
Guard Retention 101: Layers Of Defense And The ‘4 Corners’ Rule
Jul 22, 2025BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Strategies For Handling The Inverted Guard In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 22, 2025BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
ADCC Bans Slams & Kani Basami Takedowns From Open Tournaments
Apr 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the ADCC has decided to ban slams and the Kani Basami (i.e. the Leg Scissor Takedown) – from their open tournaments. However, the slams will still be...
Fabricio Andrey On Upcoming Match vs. Ashley Williams: “Pass His Guard, Take His Back, Submit Him”
Apr 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Fabricio “Hokage” Andrey is ready to light up the global stage this Friday, April 4, as he steps into ONE Championship for the first time. Known for his exciting style and crowd-pleasing...
Craig Jones Talks With Guardian Ethiopia – Providing Jiu-Jitsu Training For Homeless Kids
Feb 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has recently turned his focus to an initiative making a tangible difference in Ethiopia – Guardian Ethiopia. This program, an extension of Guardian Gym, is offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
Make Your Half Guard Unpassable with SBG’s Matt Thornton
Feb 22, 2025BJJEE
Many BJJ practitioners have made a career out of forcing an underhook from half guard and using it to sweep or take the back. This is a staple approach for many elite-level grapplers, including Lucas...
Guard Passer or Guard Player? A Guide To Picking Your BJJ Style
Dec 23, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Everything You Need To Know About The Reverse De La Riva Guard In BJJ
Dec 21, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Rickson Gracie Weighs in on Kron Gracie’s Use of Pulling Closed Guard in MMA
Dec 10, 2024BJJEE
The dynamic landscape of modern MMA continues to evolve, leaving behind those who fail to adapt. This harsh reality was on full display at UFC 310, where Bryce Mitchell decisively defeated Kron...
Closed Guard 2.0 – How To Use an Old Position in Modern Grappling
Dec 09, 2024grappler z
When I started BJJ in 1994 the Closed Guard was not just a position. It was the magic pill that makes you invincible. Royce Gracie was fighting in the UFC choking people out and breaking arms from...
Tap Anyone From Inside Their Closed Guard
Dec 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Being inside somebody’s closed guard can often be a nightmare because of the constant necessity to open and pass it, as well as because of the constant danger of being swept and...
Olympic Wrestling Gold Medalist Helen Maroulis, Makes Fun of Guard Pullers, to Compete at No-Gi World Championships as a Blue Belt
Nov 29, 2024BJJEE
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community is buzzing after Olympic gold medalist and wrestling icon Helen Maroulis announced her participation in the IBJJF No-Gi World Championships. Maroulis, an elite...
Rickson Gracie Opens Up About His Brother Relson’s Lifelong Struggles with Substance Abuse
Nov 26, 2024BJJEE
In his recent memoir, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu icon Rickson Gracie opens up about the complicated relationship with his older brother, Relson Gracie, whose immense potential as a fighter was overshadowed...
Rickson Gracie Opens Up About Why He Won’t Train or Corner Kron Gracie at UFC 311
Nov 26, 2024BJJEE
Legendary martial artist Rickson Gracie, a cornerstone of the Gracie family’s legacy in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, recently spoke about his son Kron Gracie’s upcoming UFC return against...
How To Stop The Stupidest Guard Break Ever: The Elbow Grind on Thighs
Nov 10, 2024BJJEE
If you’ve been around jiu-jitsu for any length of time, you’ve likely encountered one of the more irritating and often ineffective tactics for breaking the closed guard: the elbow grind....
[WATCH] Guy Pulls Guard & Triangle Chokes Attacker Who Tried To Rob Him
Nov 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to self defense scenarios on the street, it’s almost never a good idea to pull guard – because you never know if the other person has friends around the corner, waiting to...
The HeisenGuard: Where Does It Fit Into Modern Jiu-Jitsu?
Oct 23, 2024BJJEE
Created by Malachy Friedman, the HeisenGuard is an innovative guard position that blends elements of both the omoplata position and K-guard. This hybrid approach opens up a wide range of offensive...
The Wacky Side of Jiu-Jitsu: Crazy and Funny Gis & Rashguards (Updated)
Sep 06, 2024BJJEE
The great thing about BJJ is that it’s a much relaxed sport/martial art. Some of these designs are hilarious. Check them out. Feel free to recommend some other funny gis! 93 Brand...
Why Do Kosen Judo Players Insist on Pulling Guard?
Sep 06, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Masafumi Matsumoto, a BJJ black belt from Japan who has been travelling the world, training, competing and working as a translator. ‘Masa’ is known for having a very good guard,...
Introduction To The Reverse Closed Guard In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 23, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Put Yourself in a Triangle On Purpose To Pass Your Opponent’s Guard Every Time
Jul 12, 2024BJJEE
In Jiu-Jitsu, we always learn to keep safe and favor position over submission. That is absolutely right, but what if you are so confident in your posture and base that you are willing to bait a bad...
Most Efficient Guards For Older Grapplers In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 17, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
